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Origins<\/h3>\n
First developed in 1954 by a woman named Leslie Boomhower in Iowa who purchased an appaloosa mare and her foal (Black Hand #1) whose sire was a Shetland Pony. She was particularly impressed with the Black Hand’s attributes and he became the foundation for the Pony of the Americas breed. Boomhower set up a nonprofit organization to establish the strain as a breed and created an association. <\/p>\n
Breeders have since crossed with a number of breeds including Arabians<\/a>, Quarter Horses<\/a>, Shetland<\/a> and Welsh ponies<\/a>. <\/p>\n The Pony Club of the Americas has gone on to become one of the most active youth-oriented breed associations in the US and hosts a full equestrian program for kids under 18.<\/p>\n Average height 11.2 – 14 hands<\/p>\n Head is fine with a slightly concave profile Appaloosa patterns<\/a><\/p>\n Quiet and willing <\/p>\n Sport pony * all links open in a new window<\/small>Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEars are medium size and pricked
\nEyes are large and expressive
\nNeck is well proportioned and arched
\nBack is short and straight
\nChest is deep and wide
\nLegs are solid and strong
\nHoof is well proportioned and high heeled<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
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\nRiding pony
\nShow pony<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
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